[*] When the ship repositions to a different port in or near the same country, it is considered an overland port. This means that participants have the option of traveling with the ship as it repositions or staying in-country for the entire span of scheduled time. Overland ports for this voyage are: Antwerp / Le Havre, Lisbon / Cadiz, Takoradi / Tema (Accra), Rio de Janeiro / Salvador[^] Please note: The disembarkation process can take anywhere from 1 - 4 hours depending on local customs and immigration. When making independent travel plans, please give yourself extra time to clear customs in each port as the duration can vary.

Parcels larger than standard letter size are subject to shipping and handling charges based on incurred port charges that will be applied to passenger account for payment (minimum of $25/parcel).

Please take important note of the 'Suggested Airmail Date' on the right side of each address. It is important to keep in mind that international shipments must go through local customs upon arrival to each country. The timelines for these processes vary and are out of Semester at Sea's control and, therefore, shipments are strongly suggested to be made at least two weeks prior to ship's arrival in each port. Semester at Sea is not responsible for packages not arrived to these addresses and subsequently not loaded onboard prior to ship's departure.

Any mail sent to the MV Explorer is subject to search by ship security if deemed necessary and will be discarded if containing non-permitted items.